Description The Great Buddha of Kamakura. This huge, bold, beautiful copper stature stands outside, in temple grounds. Its subtle features show something different each time you view it. He is a favorite of President Obama.

Larry Knipfing, Yokohama, JapanMember Since August 2010Artist Statement I am a New Yorker who has lived in Japan for 30+ years. As a photographer, I am very lucky: Japan is a country filled with beauty.

It is my great privilege to be able to share her beauty here with you.

Enjoy, and (if you'd like) buy a framed photo to hang on your wall at home so that the beauty of Japan is with you always as it is for me in everyday life.

HOW TO BUY PHOTOS HEREWhen you see a photo you like, you have a few purchasing options:

1. You can choose 'As Customized by the Artist'. This is my recommendation to you for paper, matting, frame, and glass. If you like it like that, then just click the 'Add to Cart' button.

2. But if you would like a different combination of paper, mat, frame and glass, you can click the 'Customize' button.

3. It is also possible to just purchase the photo as is and frame it yourself later.

*JAPAN TOURIST (www.japantourist.jp)The greatest online collection of information about Japan (in English) in the world. I am the Kanagawa Regional Partner, covering Kamakura, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Hakone and other great cities in the region. If you are planning to visit Japan, then I highly recommend that you visit this website first!

*LOOP DIVISION (www.reverbnation.com/loopdivision)My first album, APPLE A DAY is available online. BUFFALO BEAT will be coming soon.

*FICTION Find my collection of short stories, "The Shyest Man in Japan" at Amazon.com and other online sellers.